Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $53,233 when living on campus and $50,229 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Randolph-Macon College | $48,002 | $1,000 | $16,180 | $13,864 | |
| Shenandoah University | $36,028 | $1,500 | $14,400 | $14,400 | |
| Southern Virginia University | $20,040 | $1,500 | $12,876 | $10,500 | |
| Washington and Lee University | $64,525 | $2,290 | $20,185 | - | |
| Fairfax University of America | $10,128 | $1,600 | - | $12,860 | |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $35,745 | $1,578 | $15,910 | $12,906 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $35,745 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.54% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Washington and Lee University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $64,525 and Fairfax University of America has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,128 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Randolph-Macon College | $46,460 | $48,002 | ||
| Shenandoah University | $35,170 | $36,028 | ||
| Southern Virginia University | $19,108 | $20,040 | ||
| Washington and Lee University | $61,750 | $64,525 | ||
| Fairfax University of America | $10,128 | $10,128 | ||
| Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $34,523 | $35,745 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $28,782 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.19% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Randolph-Macon College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $47,500 and Fairfax University of America has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $13,068.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Randolph-Macon College | $44,955 | $48,632 | ||
| Shenandoah University | $24,060 | $24,646 | ||
| Southern Virginia University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Washington and Lee University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Fairfax University of America | $13,068 | $13,068 | ||
| Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $27,361 | $28,782 | ||
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $15,910 when a student lives on campus and $12,906 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Randolph-Macon College | $14,630 | $1,550 | $12,314 | $1,550 | - |
| Shenandoah University | $11,800 | $2,600 | $11,800 | $2,600 | - |
| Southern Virginia University | $9,376 | $3,500 | $7,000 | $3,500 | - |
| Washington and Lee University | $17,685 | $2,500 | - | - | - |
| Fairfax University of America | - | - | $6,860 | $6,000 | - |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $13,373 | $2,538 | $9,494 | $3,413 | - |